$St. Louis Rams\' 5 Biggest Offseason Mistakes So Far$

St. Louis Rams' 5 Biggest Offseason Mistakes So Far

By Anthony Blake

St. Louis Rams' 5 Biggest Offseason Mistakes So Far

St. Louis Rams — Operating on a strict budget as the St. Louis Rams are this offseason, it’s truly difficult to find too many faults with the way their business has been handled. But as with any team, digging a little deeper reveals some potential pitfalls that could be troublesome along the way as a result of a handful of the moves made in St. Louis. Here are the team’s five biggest mistakes made thus far in preparation for the 2014 NFL season.

5. Signing WR Kenny Britt

Kenny Britt St. Louis Rams

5. Signing WR Kenny Britt

Kenny Britt St. Louis Rams — Though Kenny Britt is a talented player and brings a ton of potential to the table in the Rams’ offense, this move feels sort of fishy to me – as in Jeff Fisher. The coach hoarding former players just doesn’t sit well because it’s not like they were ever all that successful during his tenure with the Tennessee Titans. Plus, the Rams have plenty of young receivers who need those valuable reps that will now be going Britt’s way.

4. Releasing OG Harvey Dahl

Harvey Dahl St. Louis Rams

4. Releasing OG Harvey Dahl

Harvey Dahl St. Louis Rams — Look, I get it; Harvey Dahl’s cap number made him an impediment to the team’s long-term plans at 33 years of age come June, and a reported failed physical ultimately produced his walking papers. But the depth on the offensive line is shaky at best, and showing interest in bringing him back shows they know he’s an integral part of the O-line. The youth movement is obviously the goal here, but sometimes veterans are necessary to get over the hump.

3. Bringing Back Gregg Williams as Defensive Coordinator

Gregg Williams St. Louis Rams

3. Bringing Back Gregg Williams as Defensive Coordinator

Gregg Williams St. Louis Rams — After being ostracized by the NFL following the alleged bounty scandal, Gregg Williams popped back up with the Tennessee Titans in 2013. There were whispers of him potentially getting back into a DC gig sooner or later, but no one figured it would be just one year removed from a year-long suspension with the same team that had hired him originally. Leave it to Jeff Fisher keep it in the family by bringing his good friend back in St. Louis.

2. Signing Backup QB Shaun Hill Over Kellen Clemens

Kellen Clemens

2. Signing Backup QB Shaun Hill Over Kellen Clemens

Kellen Clemens — Let me get this straight. Kellen Clemens leads the team to a respectable .500 record after Sam Bradford went down in Week 7, yet the team decides to move on and sign Shaun Hill to back up Bradford and be the de facto starter at present in the offseason? This one is nearly as mind-boggling as No. 1 on this list, and rest assured that the two are very much related.

1. Staying Committed To Sam Bradford At QB

Sam Bradford St. Louis Rams

1. Staying Committed To Sam Bradford At QB

Sam Bradford St. Louis Rams — Despite one of the worst contracts in the history of the NFL and lackluster performance during the first four years of his career, the Rams remain inexplicably committed to Sam Bradford under center. His gargantuan cap number consumes more nearly 15 percent of the team’s total money allocated in the upcoming year, and they hold the No. 2 overall pick in May’s NFL Draft. It’s time to cut bait and find a capable QB.

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